{ "id":390413999, "title":"Calendula","handle":"marigold-kalentoula-calendula-arvensis-50-grams", "description":"\u003cb\u003eCALENDULA-  - Kalentoula- \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalendula arvensis, Calendula officinalis - Aster Family\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: marigold, pot marigold, gold-bloom, marybud, pot calendula\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHISTORY OF USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCalendula’s name refers to its tendency to bear flowers by the calendar, once a month in warm climates, usually during the new moon. Has been called “herbal sunshine” and has been used widely in Europe topically but also as a tea. It has a long established use as an externally healing herb, with wide use in skin care. “Marigold” refers to the Virgin Mary; this herb is traditionally used during Virgin Mary celebrations in Catholicism. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCULINARY USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFresh flowers are edible, and often seen in salads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEDICINAL USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEuropean folk medicine considered calendula to be an immune tonic, that helps prevent sickness in winter. This can be attributed to its action of moving the lymph and eliminating cellular debris from the body. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt has a special affinity to the lymphatic system and is a great herb to turn to when there is the first sign of lymph congestions in the neck, breast, or groin areas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFever Herb: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is a great herb to turn to for supporting the body in the presence of fever as it gently opens the pores and helps the body perspire, which breaks a fever sooner and speeds the course of illness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwollen glands:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Especially those that linger after sickness, and in situations of recurring infections. Also specifically for lymph congestion in neck, breasts, or groin areas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigestive system: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWarming to the stomach and good for the liver, calendula soothe irritated mucous membranes. Helps a sluggish liver, has been found helpful with hepatitis. Stomach upset, indigestion, cramps, diarrhea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBowel diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calendula reduces the pain-causing inflammation in these ailments. It relaxes the nervous constriction of the digestive muscles, assisting the bowels and reducing general tension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConjunctivitis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antibacterial and stimulative, calendula washes are powerful against this infection. The mucus membranes surrounding the eye may be triggered to produce healthy tissue. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGastritis:\u003c\/strong\u003e According to German studies, calendula impedes hormonal reactions which create swelling in the stomach lining. Calendula’s strong antibacterial effect has been known to counteract with gastritis and peptic ulcers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eExternal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCalendula is most famously known as a wound healer for minor injuries, infections, and\/or irritations. The strong tea can be used as a soak or fomentation for wound care. Made into a salve, it is soothing to skin, and healing to swollen areas, as well as antiseptic to old wounds. For persistent wounds that are healing slowly, it combines well with horsetail or comfrey into a topical salve. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlso a favorite for general wound distress from insect bites, rashes, sunburn, abrasions, and any time a soothing, antiseptic action is called for. It can help prevent wounds from hardening and from forming scar tissue. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen used as a cream, calendula stimulates the production of collagen, which in turn fills in wrinkles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFLAVOR \u0026amp; ENERGETICS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMildly bitter, sweet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONSTITUENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFlavonoids, essential oil, glycosides, polysaccharides, saponins, triterpene alcohols, sterols, carotenes, xanthophylls, tannins, bitters, resin, volatile oils, minerals, including iodine in the leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eACTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAntibacterial, antiseptic, lymphagogue, choleretic, demulcent, vulnerary. anti-tumor, sedative, mild anodyne anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic, analgesic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCAUTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAnyone allergic to members of the Aster\/Compositae family (ragweed, marigold) should avoid this herb. Calendula teas should not be taken for more than two weeks due to the mild antibacterial toxins present in the herb. When taken internally, calendula can increase the sedative effect of medications for anxiety and insomnia. It may also increase the activity of blood glucose-lowering drugs or insulin and may help decrease blood lipids and triglycerides. Contraindicated during pregnancy due to emmenagogue and abortifacient effects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTEA BLENDS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor first sign of sore throat with swollen glands and fever, calendula, Echinacea, and rosemary (or thyme) would be an excellent tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis information is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, heal, mitigate, or remedy disease. It is for educational purposes only and should not be implemented without the express consent of your healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e", "published_at":"2014-10-21T19:02:00", "created_at":"2014-10-21T19:02:45", "vendor":"Stamatopoulos \u0026 Sons", "type":"Herbs, Teas, \u0026 Spices", "tags":["Herbs \u0026 Spices \u0026 Teas"], "price":100, "price_min":100, "price_max":500, "price_varies":true, "compare_at_price":null, "compare_at_price_min":0, "compare_at_price_max":0, "compare_at_price_varies":false, "all_variant_ids":[914800247,39615895797839], "variants":[{"id":914800247,"title":"50g","option1":"50g","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"728943763676","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":22592361996,"product_id":390413999,"position":3,"created_at":"2017-02-23T15:51:46-05:00","updated_at":"2021-01-21T15:06:22-05:00","alt":null,"width":600,"height":600,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Calendula.jpg?v=1611259582","variant_ids":[914800247]},"available":true,"name":"Calendula - 50g","public_title":"50g","options":["50g"],"price":500,"weight":50,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":49,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"728943763676","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":8950251599,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":600,"width":600,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Calendula.jpg?v=1611259582"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]},{"id":39615895797839,"title":"0.1 oz.","option1":"0.1 oz.","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Calendula - 0.1 oz.","public_title":"0.1 oz.","options":["0.1 oz."],"price":100,"weight":50,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}], "available":null,"images":["\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/calendula2a.jpg?v=1611259582","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Amazoninfographics_Calendula.jpg?v=1611259582","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Calendula.jpg?v=1611259582","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Calendula1.jpg?v=1611259582"],"featured_image":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/calendula2a.jpg?v=1611259582", "options":["0.1 oz."], "url":"\/products\/marigold-kalentoula-calendula-arvensis-50-grams"}